APT / THREAT GROUP
KRNRAT
2
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026
Intelligence Profile
According to Trend Micro, this is a rootkit with capabilities of a full-featured backdoor with various capabilities, including process manipulation, file hiding, shellcode execution, traffic concealment, and C&C communication. It is controlled through a range of IOCTL codes.
Threat Analysis
KRNRAT is a known-sophistication threat actor of undetermined national origin, engaged in cyber operations with a primary motivation of unknown activity patterns.
External References
Quick Facts
TypeAPT / Threat Group
Aliases2
Also Known As
KRNRATwin.krnrat
External Intelligence
Malpedia: win.krnratResearch Links
Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.